Portland Maintenance Supervisor

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Apply now Job no: 496509 Work type: Full time Location: Victoria Categories: Mining, Resources & Energy, Supervisor / Team Leader ABOUT USQube Ports provides port solutions and logistics services with bulk and general handling facilities in over 40 Australian, New Zealand and South East Asian ports.
Qube Ports manages 25 sites for the forestry industry in Australia and New Zealand and is also the leading provider of supply chain logistics services to the energy sector, supporting thousands of onshore wells and rig supply vessels, barges and offshore construction vessels annually.
We lead the market in providing purpose-designed solutions for our customers, handling containers, bulk, automotive and general cargo ABOUT YOUYou will be committed to safety in the workplace and be committed to 100% Chain of Responsibility compliance.
We're proud of our 'Zero Harm' initiative and provide extensive on-the-job training to ensure you get home safely at the end of every day.
You will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment and a provide us a recent police check.
Qube is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage women, veterans and Indigenous peoples of all ages to apply.
ABOUT THE ROLEThe primary purpose of the Maintenance Supervisor is to effectively manage the asset repairs, maintenance and servicing schedules to provide the maximum number of mechanically sound assets possible to meet the organisations production requirements.
Specific Responsibilities Lead and manage the fleet maintenance, including efficient and effective utilization of staff, financial, information and resources Develops and maintains the fleet maintenance business plan in line with branch and corporate business objectives Contributes to the development and implementation of strategies, policies and systems to support Service Manager Manage a team of mechanics and engineers Monitor and mentor apprentices to ensure they are adequately trained and signed off to reach their qualifications Communicate with Operators and site supervisors to plan routine and preventative maintenance and manage breakdowns Develop procurement plans to ensure ongoing supply of services, parts and consumables essential to meet the requirements of scheduled maintenance and unplanned repairs Establishes and maintains supplier relationships and monitors contractor performance Interrogate and sign off on commercial invoices, follow up on discrepancies and arrange appropriate credits Monitors and reports on progress of fleet maintenance programs in relation to budgets, delivery time lines and services as required by the Service Manager Provide a weekly maintenance/service report to the Service Manager Ensures health and safety regulations are adhered to and make recommendations for improvement.
Promote safe work environments by conducting safety audits, attending monthly safety committee meetings and meeting with individual staff members Meet all the SHS KPI obligations to ensure staff safety, including risk assessments & safety engagements.
Recommend capital expenditures for acquisitions of new equipment and machinery major component replacement in order to increase efficiency and services Prepare management recommendations, such as proposed changes to scheduling and the daily running of the workshop and the functioning of the store Analyse expenditures and other financial information in order to develop plans, policies and budgets for increasing profits improvements Manage fleet software data base records, entering kms, repairs, servicing, P/O, manuals Manage the daily weekly, monthly spend to meet workshop budget Take good care and maintenance of company equipment ensuring all equipment is compliant and in good working order with appropriate training and instruction to safely use specialized tooling Manage staff fatigue and overtime Undertake disciplinary procedures as required Relevant experience in a similar position Strong leadership and relationship management skills A professional and positive attitude when dealing with people at all levels Excellent communication skills – written and verbal The ability to continually prioritize and deliver quality data on time Innovation and idea generation in relation to logistics issues BENEFITSUp to 50% off gyms, studios, active wear, healthy meals, supplements, recovery and more through the Qube Fit program.
Discounted health insurance Special paid leave to participate in volunteering activities Unlimited access to employee assistance program delivered through Sonder.
Generous paid parental leave Access to Qube wellbeing program Successful candidate will receive a Tool of Trade vehicle This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is experiencing rapid growth and continued leadership.
Apply for this position todayAdvertised: 28 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 28 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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